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7 Injured in Vernon House Explosion

Seven people were injured in a house explosion that occurred in Vernon, Connecticut last week. Four of the victims have been identified as children.

Investigators Work to Determine Cause of House Explosion

According to the Omaha World-Herald, investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fatal house explosion.

When police, fire and rescue crews responded to the house in Vernon on Thursday afternoon three of the victims were outside while the other four were trapped in the rubble. Crews dug through what was left of the house to pull them to safety. Fortunately, none of the people involved in the explosion and resulting fire sustained life-threatening injuries.

Four children, all under the age of 16, were among the victims. All four were taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, where one was treated and released. The other three remained hospitalized early Friday morning. A 7-year-old boy appeared to suffer the most serious injuries, according to police.

Two adults were taken to Hartford Hospital. Another adult at the scene refused medical treatment.